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In a discussion on "Market Insight," analyst Paul Flood from Newton Investment Management addressed the market's unfavorable reaction to Trump's aggressive trade stance. He acknowledged that while investors were aware of the risks associated with tariffs, the abrupt announcements have triggered anxiety, particularly among those who had initially considered these threats to be mere election rhetoric.
Flood maintained a cautiously optimistic view regarding the onset of negotiations, suggesting that while the fears of a full-scale trade war were valid, there might still be room for productive dialogue as new policies are ironed out in the upcoming months.